Senior Associate, Transformation & Performance Improvement

Alvarez & Marsal

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Associate to join Transformation Services within the Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) group. You will support large, complex engagements, design and implement cost‑reduction and performance‑improvement initiatives for portfolio companies, in collaboration with private‑equity leadership.

The role emphasizes structuring plans, data‑driven insights, and strategic recommendations across multiple workstreams, including margin

Qualifications

4–7 years of professional industry or consulting experience implementing operating‑expense cost‑reduction programs.
Deep knowledge of an industry vertical (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products, and retail) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Structure and manage performance‑improvement plans through to completion.
Identify cost‑reduction opportunities by redesigning organizational structures, staffing, and back‑office processes.
Integrate data insights to enhance EBITDA and operating efficiency.
Implement cost‑reduction initiatives, including workforce changes and process improvements.
Make strategic recommendations based on findings.
Lead projects in at least two of: margin management, pricing, product rationalization; sales & operations planning; sourcing and global supply chain; organizational structure; non‑labor cost efficiency; process improvement; SG&A cost reduction; working capital and cash management.